Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client with clinical depression who is receiving a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). When providing instructions about precautions with this medication, which action should the nurse stress to the client as important?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Avoid chocolate and cheese. Foods high in tryptophan, tyramine, and caffeine, such as chocolate, wine, and cheese may precipitate hypertensive crisis.